Grant: Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program – Ideation Fund
Thompson Rivers University
$25,000.00
Mechanistic understanding of acidophilic electroactive biofilms
FY 2020-21 · 2021-03-23
Summary
This project investigates extracellular electron transfer between the multilayer microbial community in acidophilic biofilms and the surface of sulfidic minerals. A meta-omic approach combined with surface mineralogy mapping and electrochemical measurements will provide new insights into sulfide oxidation processes in mine waste rock piles, and the resulting problem of acid rock drainage.
Department
Program
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program – Ideation Fund
Recipient
Location
Kamloops|Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
Recipient Type
Academia
Business Number
118838531
Type
Grant
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
Amendments
Each version of the agreement as published, oldest first, with its total as of that version. The amount above is the latest.
| Amendment | Date | Fiscal Year | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2021-03-23 | 2020-21 | $25,000.00 |
| 2 | 2021-03-23 | 2020-21 | $25,000.00 |
As published
Additional Information
This agreement has been amended 2 time(s). The end date of this agreement has been modified by 548 days.
Additional Information (French)
Cet accord a été modifié 2 fois. La date de fin du présent accord a été changé de 548 jours.
Agreement End Date
2024-09-30
Agreement Number
967269
Agreement Start Date
2021-03-23
Agreement Title
Mechanistic understanding of acidophilic electroactive biofilms
Agreement Title (French)
Étude mécaniste des biopellicules électroactives acidophiles
Agreement Type
Grant
Agreement Value
$25,000.00
Amendment Date
2023-07-31
Amendment Number
2
Description
This project investigates extracellular electron transfer between the multilayer microbial community in acidophilic biofilms and the surface of sulfidic minerals. A meta-omic approach combined with surface mineralogy mapping and electrochemical measurements will provide new insights into sulfide oxidation processes in mine waste rock piles, and the resulting problem of acid rock drainage.
Description (French)
Le présent projet vise à étudier le transfert extracellulaire d’électrons entre la communauté microbienne multicouche des biofilms acidophiles et la surface des minéraux sulfurés. Une approche « méta-omique » combinée à la cartographie de la minéralogie de surface et des mesures électrochimiques fournira de nouvelles données sur les processus d’oxydation des sulfures dans les amas de stériles miniers et le problème résultant de l’exhaure des roches acides.
Expected Results
In the short term, anticipated outcomes will be strengthened collaborations across industry, academia, and government to support research excellence. In the medium term, anticipated outcomes will be the development of new and potentially disruptive technologies with collaborators. In the long term, find collaborative solutions to public policy challenges and create stronger innovation systems.
Expected Results (French)
À court terme, les résultats prévus seront des collaborations renforcées entre l'industrie, le milieu universitaire et le gouvernement pour soutenir l'excellence en recherche. À moyen terme, les résultats attendus seront le développement de nouvelles technologies potentiellement perturbatrices avec des collaborateurs. À long terme, trouver des solutions collaboratives aux défis des politiques publiques et créer des systèmes d'innovation plus solides.
Federal Riding
Kamloops–Thompson–Cariboo
Federal Riding (French)
Kamloops–Thompson–Cariboo
Federal Riding Number
59013
NAICS Code
541710
Organization Code
nrc-cnrc
Organization
National Research Council Canada | Conseil national de recherches Canada
Program Name
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program – Ideation Fund
Program Name (French)
Programme de collaboration en science, en technologie et en innovation – Fonds d’idéation
Program Purpose
The Ideation Fund is intended to encourage, test and validate transformative research ideas generated by teams of NRC scientific personnel and external collaborators with complementary capabilities, acting as a demonstration phase for a continually-evolving suite of research and development (R&D) deliverables at the NRC. The fund supports exploratory research through two mechanisms: the New Beginnings Initiative and the Small Teams Initiative.
Program Purpose (French)
Le Fonds d’idéation vise à encourager, à mettre à l’essai et à valider les idées de recherche transformatrice des équipes scientifiques du CNRC et des collaborateurs externes dotés de capacités complémentaires. Il servira ainsi de plateforme de démonstration d’une série de produits livrables en matière de recherche-développement (R-D) en constante évolution au CNRC. Le Fonds appuie la recherche exploratoire au moyen de deux mécanismes : l’Initiative « Nouveaux débuts » et l’Initiative « Petites équipes ».
Recipient Business Number
118838531
Recipient City
Kamloops|Kamloops
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Thompson Rivers University
Recipient Postal Code
V2C 0C8
Recipient Province or Territory
BC
Recipient Type
S
Reference Number
172-2020-2021-Q4-967269